Carrie Anne Fleming, a Canadian actress known for recurring parts on The CW’s “Supernatural” and “iZombie,” died on Feb. 26, 2026, in Sidney, British Columbia, from complications of breast cancer. She was 51.

Her “Supernatural” co-star Jim Beaver, who portrayed her on-screen husband Bobby Singer, confirmed Fleming’s passing to Variety and posted a heartfelt tribute on social media, calling her his “soul mate.”

“My friend, my lover, my bright light, my beautiful costar,” Beaver wrote. “My heart is broken.”

Born Aug. 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia, Fleming found her love for performing at an early age. She attended Mount Douglas Senior Secondary in Victoria, British Columbia, studied drama at the Kaleidoscope Theatre, and trained in dance with the Kidco Theater Dance Company. Before focusing on acting full time, she modeled to help support her family while pursuing her ambitions.

Fleming’s first screen appearance was in the 1994 NBC TV movie “Viper,” followed by an uncredited role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” She performed in single-episode parts on series such as “Secret Agent Man,” “Stargate SG-1,” and “The Dead Zone” before gravitating toward horror.

Her horror breakthrough arrived in 2005 when Italian director Dario Argento cast her as the lead in the “Masters of Horror” instalment “Jenifer.” Fleming gave a chilling portrayal of a disfigured, cannibalistic woman, demonstrating her versatility and fearlessness. The part led to further horror roles in “The Tooth Fairy” and “Bloodsuckers.”

Fleming first appeared on “Supernatural” in season 1 as a dying nurse in the pilot “In My Time of Dying.” She returned in season 5’s “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” as Karen Singer, the late wife of fan-favorite Bobby Singer, who is briefly resurrected by the Horseman Death. She later reappeared in the Bobby-focused season 7 episode “Death’s Door,” featuring important flashbacks that delved into Bobby’s painful memories and regrets about their marriage. Although she only appeared in three episodes over five years, Fleming’s Karen was central to Bobby’s emotional storyline.

In his tribute, Beaver said they connected right away on the “Supernatural” set after realizing their daughters had almost identical names—his daughter Madeline Rose and her daughter Madalyn Rose. That coincidence sparked what he described as “a beautiful friendship” that deepened over time. He remembered Fleming as “a powerhouse of vitality and goodwill and amazingly good nature, with a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality.”

Beaver noted that despite their close bond, distance kept them “both physically and matrimonially apart,” with Fleming based in Canada and Beaver in Southern California. He, who lost his first wife Cecily to cancer in 2004, connected the two losses in his message, saying he never expected his heart could be broken so deeply more than once.

Fleming’s most notable TV work was her recurring role as Candy Baker on “iZombie.” She initially appeared as a “Trivia Genie” in season 1 before returning in season 2 as the recurring Candy Baker. Across five seasons she played a henchwoman and occasional confidante to David Anders’ Blaine DeBeers, working at his enterprises like Shady Plots funeral home and The Scratching Post bar. Fleming gave Candy a sardonic flavor that made the character stand out in the show’s morally ambiguous world. Her last TV appearance was in the 2019 episode “Night and the Zombie City.”

In 2015, Fleming played Candace Cameron Bure’s mother in “The Unauthorized Full House Story,” a TV film about behind-the-scenes conflicts on the sitcom. Her many TV credits also included guest spots on “Smallville,” “The L Word,” “The 4400,” “Continuum,” “Motive,” “unREAL,” and “Supergirl.”

Her filmography spanned three decades with appearances in “Good Luck Chuck,” “Married Life,” “In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,” “That Burning Feeling,” and “Rememory,” though she remained primarily active on television.

Outside screen acting, Fleming stayed involved in British Columbia theater, performing in productions like “Noises Off,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Fame.” She kept close ties to her Victoria roots and was a cherished presence in the local arts community.

Fleming’s agent, Simona Crone of Integral Artists, confirmed her death to multiple outlets. “She died peacefully with her loved ones by her side,” the representative said. “She was a beautiful soul, inspiring, and above all, kind.”

At the time of her death, Fleming was in a relationship with EA Games producer Caedmon Somers. She is survived by her daughter, Madalyn Rose (Max), and her ex-husband, Ronald James McConaghy. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.